sheer

Definition

  • verb: to deviate from a course
  • verb: to turn suddenly
  • adjective: complete and total
  • adjective: of very thin or transparent texture
  • used to emphasize the large amount, size, or degree of something
  • synonyms: bright, swerve, diaphanous

Examples

  • The 'sheer' force of the wind knocked me to the ground.

  • The boat 'sheered' [='swerved'] 'away' from the rocks.

  • The 'sheer' number of questions overwhelmed her.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Beyond the blind sense of entitlement and complete lack of human empathy, there's the empty-headed concentration, the unjustifiable arrogance and the sheer willingness to stand in one place and wet yourself like a zoo elephant. That's awe-inspiring stuff. Thank you, Dr. c.! (..)
    2010 TvShow: Scrubs Title: Our Thanks Season: 9 Episode 13